The Carnival of the Animals
Le Carnaval des animaux
Synopsis
The Carnival of the Animals (French: Le Carnaval des animaux) is a humorous musical suite of 14 movements, including "The Swan", by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. About 25 minutes in duration, it was written for private performance by two pianos and chamber ensemble; Saint-Saëns prohibited public performance of the work during his lifetime, feeling that its frivolity would damage his standing as a serious composer. The suite was published in 1922, the year after his death. A public performance in the same year was greeted with enthusiasm, and it has remained among his most popular. It is less frequently performed with a full orchestral complement of strings.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2003
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- Original Title
- Le Carnaval des animaux
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
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What is The Carnival of the Animals about?
The Carnival of the Animals (French: Le Carnaval des animaux) is a humorous musical suite of 14 movements, including "The Swan", by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. About 25 minutes in duration, it was written for private performance by two pianos and chamber ensemble; Saint-Saëns prohibited public performance of the work during his lifetime, feeling that its frivolity would damage his standing as a serious composer. The suite was published in 1922, the year after his death. A public performance in the same year was greeted with enthusiasm, and it has remained among his most popular. It is less frequently performed with a full orchestral complement of strings.
Who directed The Carnival of the Animals?
The Carnival of the Animals was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Carnival of the Animals?
The principal cast of The Carnival of the Animals includes Pierre Arditi.
When was The Carnival of the Animals released and how long is it?
The Carnival of the Animals was released in 2003 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Carnival of the Animals?
The Carnival of the Animals holds official age classifications: FR: TP.